'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

Friday, 3 January 2025 (5 days ago)
India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbreak data in India shows no substantial increase. Public urged to follow precautions, while China downplays flu outbreak severity, asserting it's safe for travel.

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